even in its own flow Early Access state, has rather a lot to offer. So much in order that there are alternative paths you possibly can take before starting your run. You will notice the first path on the opposite side of the entrance to Erebus instantly, but you will not give you the option to open it. Before that, you would like to complete just a few tasks.

If you are wondering how to access the totem pole and discover for yourself what’s on the other side, we’ll avoid spoilers entirely in the first section below. However, for those who are interested by what chances are you’ll encounter, be at liberty to skip to the second a part of the guide. Here’s how to unlock the ward at the Crossroads and gain access to the mountain.

How to unlock totem in

Unlocking a ward will not be something that might be forced. Instead, some character interactions – mostly with Hecate and two returning characters from the first game – spark a series of conversations about what’s on the other side of that door. You will receive it will definitely spell for him who has some high expectations. Say the spell and the totem will turn out to be available. These are general, non-spoiler steps in case you would like some light guidance.

If you wish more details, in addition to a mention of the returning characters mentioned above, listed here are the steps on how to unlock the Crossroads ward in:

• If possible, talk to Hecate, Hermes and Chaos: You’ll all the time find Hecate when you reach the Erebus boss room, while Hermes and Chaos are random encounters that will or may not appear during your run. If you wish to make it easier, offer them nectar at the very least once every time you possibly can. Then equip each character’s Memento, which is able to increase the probability of finding it.
• Characters will start mentioning the unit: After several conversations with the above-mentioned characters, especially Hermes, other key characters pick up on the rumors and can mention the location on the other side of the totem pole very often. At this point you only need to keep running.
• Eventually, you’ll gain the Infiltrate Witch Totems spell: If you have not unlocked the Fated Intervention and Summon Doomed spells, be certain you tackle them first. Continue running, specializing in the three key characters we mentioned, until you gain access to the Permeation of Witching-Wards.

Once you may have the incantation for the totem, you would like to complete just a few more steps.

How to get Shadow to infiltrate the Witching-Wards

The Witch Totem Penetration Incantation asks for 3 materials: One ash, which might be obtained defeating Hecate; three Moles which you could randomly pick up in Erebus; and at last one Shadow, which is a rare resource.

To obtain Shadow, it’s essential to encounter Chaos (and enter its Chaos Gates) until they provide you with the Shadow Extraction recipe. This unlocks the Alchemy tab in the spells menu.

For the recipe you have to 30 Ash and 30 Psyche, that are quite common materials, in addition to 3 The fabric of fate, a resource that will not be as elusive as you’re thinking that. Once you may have every thing, start the incantation – there’s a timer with the number 12 which indicates that you simply need to either clear at the very least 12 locations (rooms as you run) or participate in an event that may make the time pass (e.g. giving a shower salt to someone).

After obtaining the Shadow, you possibly can now complete the Witching-Wards Spell. From this point, you’ll give you the option to take either the path down to Erebus or the previously protected stairs at the top. For some spoilery details, you possibly can skip to the next section.

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What’s on the other side of the ward?

The most vital reveal that characters keep mentioning is that the totem takes you to the surface. While in the first game the surface was reserved for the final leg of the run, in the game it’s a very different alternate path, leading to completely latest areas.

Even after you unlock the ward, you’ll retain the alternative of where to go each night. Sure, some characters may pressure you to select one over the other, but it surely’s up to you where you wish to make your escape. Please note that some content and interactions will only be available on each side, which can have a greater impact in your decisions over time.